Achieving that vital healing environment of peace,  both internally and externally, is not always easy, especially in the world as it is today. It does seem that the world, particularly in the past eight or nine years, has become ever more divisive, chaotic, and violent. And, until recently, the United States, which had for so many years held an honorable place on the world stage, had joined in the fray — pointing fingers at “otherness” and enemies, giving outline and substance to an axis of evil, and isolating our country in arrogance and xenophobia.

And so, today, I want to celebrate along with you the awe-inspiring significance that our President, Barack Obama, has won the Nobel Peace Prize. It fills me with hope that the coming years will bring a more readily achievable external peace and a more easily experienced peace within.  Let the healing begin. Cheers!

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Men who gain a considerable amount of weight after their “20s” face a higher risk of prostate cancer than those who remain close to their more youthful weight. Researchers followed nearly 84,000 middle-aged and older U.S. men followed for about a decade, and found that white and African-American men who had gained weight since the age of 21 had a higher risk of developing prostate cancer.

It may depend on race as to how much weight is “too much” weight as a man ages. But, for a white male, the amount of weight increase, though, isn’t all that much.  Compared with those who gained fewer than 10 pounds, while males who gained more than that had twice the risk of being diagnosed with advanced or aggressive prostate cancer. Among black men, the risks began increasing after a 25-pound weight gain.  Japanese men, in a surprising contrast, actually saw their prostate cancer decline with weight gain.

As anyone over 30 knows, gaining weight becomes easier as we age. Why? One reason is that the body doesn’t utilize calories in the same way it did when we were younger or release it as quickly. Since we can’t “go back” and not gain the weight, it’s important to make lifestyle changes that will help us to lose the added weight, slowly and permanently (no fad diets!)

So men, listen up! Eat a healthy diet and get regularly exercise. This will help you to either stay at a healthy weight or get back to it. Do it for the health of your entire body, not just your prostate!

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Friday 3rd July 2009 06:51 PM

Unions seek a new definition of liberty – health care for all
By Barb Kucera, Workday editor 3 July 2009
ST. PAUL – When the founding fathers (and mothers) declared their goals of “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,” did they mean to include health care? This Fourth of July holiday, many unions and citizens are saying yes.

For the first time in 15 years, Congress is considering legislation to provide health care to all. President Obama and many elected officials back a plan that includes a public option to private insurance. But opponents, including some labor-backed Democrats, are trying to block that effort.

At events in Minnesota and across the country, people are telling their elected officials that it’s time to act.

An overflow crowd of more than 200 people spilled out into the hallway at a forum Wednesday held by Congressman Keith Ellison, DFL-5th District. A town hall meeting held that same night by Congresswoman Betty McCollum also drew a large crowd.

On Thursday, SEIU activists gathered at McCollum’s district office in St. Paul to present her with a “Healthcare Independence Flag,” featuring photos and quotes from members sick and tired of enduring abuse when they try to get health care.

“Today we declare independence from a health care system that isn’t working for too many workers. This year—2009—is the year we fix health care and make sure all Americans gain the freedom of knowing we have affordable, guaranteed health care,” said Maristella Chimbo, SEIU Local 26 member.

Nationally, the United Food & Commercial Workers is inviting people to emulate their counterparts in the American Revolution by “declaring independence from the tyrannical insurance industry and demanding the choice of a public health insurance option.” See the campaign website, http://ufcwaction.org/campaign/independenceday.

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